Cashion Community, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cashion Community: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cashion Community and Wichita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wichita County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wichita County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wichita County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wichita County. They injured 288 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cashion Community since 2015, this page uses Wichita County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-44 (2) and Fm 369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Cashion Community fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
Cashion Community at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76311) | $77,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cashion Community
How many truck crashes happen in Cashion Community?
Wichita County has had 617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 288 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cashion Community?
US-287 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cashion Community since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cashion Community?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wichita County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cashion Community?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wichita County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Cashion Community compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cashion Community?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.